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What’s Popping Up – The Vegas Edition

The Wynn Las Vegas unveiled PISCES Bar & Seafare, its newest dining concept, this week. Led by Executive Chef Martin Heierling, PISCES draws inspiration

5 Reasons Why You Should Hire Professional AC Repair Service

Top Democrats Have Been Enabling Trump

America desperately needs a united front to restrain the wrecking ball of the Trump regime. While outraged opposition has been visible and vocal, it

Baseball: St. Francis tops Alexandria

Nebraska-Omaha commit Cooper Fiskewold hits two home runs, strikes out eight batters in St. Francis' 3-0 win over Alexandria

Avtub: A New Era in the Digital World of Information

Frisch: Catch more fish

Mike Frisch hosts the popular Fishing the Midwest TV series. Follow Fishing the Midwest on Facebook for more “fishy” information.

How to ready wintered plants for outdoors

Don Kinzler writes: "We can help our wintered plants prepare for another outdoor growing season with a few simple tips."

Community remembers Raúl Grijalva in Celebration of Life

In the hours following the funeral mass for late Congressman Raúl Grijalva, family, friends and members of the community gathered at El Casino Ballroom

EXCLUSIVE: Conservative Group Seeks DOJ, FEC Probes of Jasmine Crockett

The Coolidge Reagan Foundation says Crockett may have violated the Voting Rights Act as well as campaign finance rules.

Galatea Bio Secures $25M to Develop Global Biobank and Enable Precision Health at Scale for All

Building the world's largest biobank with data from global populations to accelerate biomarker and drug discovery and development of next-generation diagnostics. Secured $25M in funding from F-Prime,

Wendy Hoff charged with 3 lesser offenses in sign theft case

ALEXANDRIA — An Alexandria woman has been charged with three lesser offenses relating to the alleged theft of hundreds of signs. A previous felony charge was dismissed against Wendy Hoff, 51, earlier this month. Hoff's new charges are two counts of theft and one count of receiving stolen property, all of which are gross misdemeanors.

Igniting the crowd at the Bernie Sanders-AOC rally didn't take a plan — just the right messenger

Arizona recently found itself at the center of the national political spotlight, with two of the biggest names in progressive politics came to town.

Democrats Need to Dig Deep

Better PR and messaging strategy would help. But the core thing that held Democrats back in 2024 wasn’t PR strategy. It was the party’s beliefs and policies. If Democrats want to win the kind of large and durable majorities that will allow them to really govern, they’re going to have to rethink those policies.

A glimpse at complaints inside Louisiana and Texas ICE detention centers holding Mahmoud Khalil and Badar Khan Suri

The ICE facilities where Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil and Georgetown University fellow Badar Khan Suri are held have a history of reported abuse and inhumane conditions, experts say.

Trump’s law feud hits the Hill

ZILLOW GONE WILD: “A government contractor and lobbyist who served in President Donald Trump’s first administration bought Vice President JD Vance ’s Virginia home in an above-market deal, a sale his spokesperson says was based on the market,” per Forbes’ Zach Everson.

5 arrested after guns and marijuana found near UL campus

Lafayette police arrested five people after finding guns and drugs near the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Officers responded to a report of suspicious activity

Custom Bottle Labels: Elevating Your Product's Appeal

A well-crafted label with clear, high-quality design speaks volumes.

Report: Alexandria Drive near Devonport Drive shut down due to crash involving pedestrian

Lexwrecks is reporting that Alexandria Drive near Devonport Drive is shut down in both directions Monday morning due to an injury collision reportedly involving a pedestrian.

34,000 Rallygoers Attend Bernie and AOC’s Denver Stop on “Fighting Oligarchy” Tour

On Friday, an estimated 34,000 people gathered in Denver for a massive rally to hear Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Congressmember Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York as part of their “Fighting Oligarchy” tour.

Ground Game: Veterans become the face of Trump’s cuts and AOC aims to broaden appeal

This newsletter was originally sent out via email to our Ground Game subscribers on March 24. You can subscribe at any time at apnews.com/newsletters.

2 Blue-Chip Dividend Stocks Trading For Pennies On The Dollar (5%+ Yields)

These 2 unloved dividend growth powerhouses could deliver serious upside once Mr. Market wakes up. Read more to see the recommendations.

Schumer says he won't step down as Senate Democratic leader amid spending bill backlash

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says he won't resign his post, despite pressure from some in his party after he voted to move forward with a Republican spending bill that avoided a government shutdown.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tries to broaden her appeal within a Democratic base spoiling for a fight

Bernie Sanders stepped onto a stage in downtown Denver, surrounded by tens of thousands of cheering supporters in what he described as the biggest rally he had ever addressed. The Vermont senator put his hand on the shoulder of the woman who had introduced him,

Does AI Trader Outperform Human Traders In The Long Run?

Does AI trader outperform human trader in the long run?

Jessica Aber, former US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, found dead

Officers found 43-year-old Jessica Aber, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, dead at the scene.

Community mourns former US attorney Jessica Aber as Va. death investigation continues

Former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Jessica Aber was found dead by Alexandria Police Saturday morning.

Former US Attorney who oversaw Russian war crime, MS-13 prosecutions found dead in VA home

Former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber was found dead at her Virginia home on Saturday morning, according to authorities. She was 43.

Boys basketball tournament: Dawson-Boyd wins program’s first Class A crown

As Cory Larson and members of the Dawson-Boyd boys basketball team were introduced to the media following the Class A state championship, Larson

Boys state basketball: Thompson scores 28 as Alexandria beats Mankato East in Class 3A title game

Senior forward Chase Thompson powered the Cardinals with 28 points and junior guard Talan Witt added 13 as Alexandria beat Mankato East 73-64 in the Class AAA championship game Saturday afternoon at Williams Arena.

Alexandria Public Schools to host STEAM Expo on March 27

ALEXANDRIA — On Thursday, March 27, Alexandria Public Schools will host the annual STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) Expo from 4:30-7 p.m. at Alexandria Area High School.

Out of the Attic: Mid-19th century women’s fashion in Alexandria

On May 16, 1853, the Alexandria Gazette published an advertisement for “H. Weirman’s celebrated Ladies’, Misses, & Children’s fine French Shoes.” The ad referenced the diverse options for footwear in stock, ranging from French gaiter walking shoes to white and black satin gaiters and slippers from H. Weirman from Philadelphia.

Alexandria Celebrates Women: Martha Washington, the ‘Mother of the First Ladies’

When Martha Washington created the role of First Lady, she too hoped her FLOTUS successors would follow her lead.

Karley Colberg named new executive director at Andria Theatre

Karley Colberg has been named the new executive director at the Andria Theatre in Alexandria. The Andria Theatre’s Board of Directors made the announcement this week.

Alexandria's Hadley Thul Among Six Finalists For 2025 Miss Minnesota Basketball

Following the completion of the State Tournament March 15th, it was announced that Alexandria Area High School's Hadley Thul is one of six finalists for the prestigious 2025

Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to rally in Las Vegas Thursday

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, 83, and New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 35, will be joined by Nevada Congressman Steven Horsford at the rally, dubbed the "Fighting Oligarchy" tour.

St. Cloud data center receives $100,000 for new partnership

ST. CLOUD — A St. Cloud data center is receiving $100,000 to cut energy costs. Vaultas, 3701 18th St. S., will receive the money thanks to a startup matching project in Grid Catalyst's latest annual clean energy accelerator program, according to a news release from Grid Catalyst.